In Michigan, the state's drunk driving statute can be found under Section 257.625, operating motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), which means the same thing as driving under the influence or DUI. In Michigan, no person shall operate a vehicle upon a public highway within the state while the person is operating while intoxicated. Operating [...]
When a prospective client calls, one of the most common questions attorneys are asked is, “What’s it gonna cost me?” You may often hear or see ads from personal injury lawyers claiming “no fee unless we win.” At Abrahams Law, that is certainly how it has worked for over 30 years for all of our injury [...]
It may not be conventional, but yes, you can sue your parent, child, or other family member if their negligence injures you! Several years ago, I represented a sweet, young 7-year-old girl who was severely injured when her mom ran a red light, and their car was hit broad-side. This young girl was ejected [...]
Anyone who has watched the local news or read the headlines knows we have had a string of awful, preventable, drunk driving crashes in our area over the past few weeks. These accidents have led to many dead and others with catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Fatal and catastrophic injury accidents undoubtedly affect so many people, [...]
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Jonathan Abrahams of Abrahams Law has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Michigan, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this [...]
One of my newest clients is having their collision claim denied, as a result of their alleged failure to notify their insurance company that they had a new driver in the household. Their 18-year-old daughter had been driving for a couple years, but they did not inform their agent when she became a new [...]
This year, you have the chance to elect two strong, qualified jurists to the Michigan Supreme Court: Candidate Elizabeth Welch and sitting Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. They have a combined 50 years of experience in law and have shown throughout their careers that they will work on behalf of the people, not political [...]
